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Nothing beslimes like a fawning tongue.

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The smallest pirates fly the blackest flags.

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The coming tempest is no less a great wind.

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Better a bleeding wound than pent up agony.

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Gigantic robberies are nevertheless robberies.

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Every furrow in the brow represents a drag-tooth of care.

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A tempestuous petticoat is more bewitching than a satin gown.

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